Kim Junsu was awarded with the 'Most Popular Star Award' at the [Korean Musical Award].

At the [17th Korean Musical Award] held on the afternoon of 14 November at Olympic Hall, Bangi-dong, Seoul, JYJ's Kim Junsu was awarded the most popular star. The most popular stars were selected through voting by internet users and musical actress Yoon Gongju, who also participated in the musical [Tears of Heaven], was awarded as well.

Kim Junsu, who started out from an idol background and became a musical actor through the musicals [Mozart!] and [Tears of Heaven], shared his feelings on winning and said he was "really grateful to win such a precious award" and "the power of the musical stage is created through the hard work of each and every staff and actor".

He continued to say, "For our hard work and passion we receive all your support and love, but it's upsetting sometimes because of the unfair assessment we receive from some people."

Also, "As such, because of that, the fact that I can even stand here in this position is very meaningful. I want to say thank you to everyone who laughed and cried with us at every performance," and expressed his gratitude to the audience.

On the other hand, Kim Junsu has been casted in the first Korean production for the musical [Elisabeth], which will begin in 2012, and he is currently preparing for his role of 'Death', who seduces and is in love with the character 'Elisabeth'.

Source: [Starnews + Xiah Wonderland]
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